I want a deck storage box to hold my birdseed and bird feeding items (scoops, funnels, etc.) Would the birdseed stay dry?
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Yes... it's not sealed so if it's sitting in water the seed may get wet but not from rain or snow.
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I've had several people ask me this and the answer is...............NOPE!! Unfortunately, if you leave the Keter box outdoors and it rains..........the contents inside the box will get wet. Keter has not been too forthcoming about any repairs/replacement. Be careful....the lid has a gap between the lid and box frame. Water hitting the lid just runs under the lid and goes inside the box. Any wind???? It gets REALLY BAD. When Keter states that it is a "deck box", they must think it's for a deck that is enclosed.
7257
I found that the box stayed fairly airtight. I just removed my outdoor cushions which were in there all winter. They are dry and look great.
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If you set the box in an unprotected area and it rains, the content inside the box will get wet. Keter has not been helpful with resolving the problem. They did send a replacement lid which was identical to the one that came with the box and .......... it still leaks!!! Good luck.
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I use the box for pool supplies, but not the chemicals. I have not stored bird seed in the box but the interior of the box has remained dry.
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I think so. We had ours out on the back deck, but against a wall, over the winter. We get a lot of wind and rain and the cushions we store in them stayed nice and dry. But again. They were against the wall and under the overhang of the house. I would store the birdseed in a plastic bag - not paper however for overwintering just because the container isn't insulated.
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I store my deck chair cushions in the two boxes I have and they have not been damaged over winter.
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I would check with the Audubon society on what seed mixture is best for your area. I know the Home Depot near me carries seed blends for the region I live in. The openings in the bottom screen of the feeder are small enough to hold most seeds while still letting rain drain through. Very sturdy feeder.
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Yes. The finches just pull them out the holes. Keep the feeder clean and dry .
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There may be enough room but I wouldn't. You are going to want good circulation in the feeder to ensure you don't get any mold. Zero issues with squirrels or other nuisance birds. Highly recommend. Food went from lasting one to three days to almost a month.
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No. Every thing inside stays bone dry. You need to account for the humidity in your area for long term .
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This has not appeared to have been any problem with the feeder that I got. The feeder is emptied completely by the birds, so there is no bad seed remaining on the bottom. I am certain some wet does get in though, as it would on the open bottom areas. The seed flows freely, that is a plus.
567763
Actually the stacked design of the containers will hold moisture for days. The water that drains from the top container will water the ones below.
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Yes, it closes securely. No critters will be able to munch on your birdseed unless you decide to feed it to them.
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I guess it would, however I would check the dimensions to see if it would be big enough to hold all you want to put in there. I have mine right outside in the weather and it does stay bone dry.
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It holds normal birdseed, doesn't have to be particularly small type seed. I have a mix of millet and sunflower seeds in it and the birds love it.
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No. The lid closes fairly tightly. And it keeps items inside dry, as well. We've been very pleased with this deck box and even ordered another in a smaller size.
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The seed inside stays dry, but if there is blowing rain or snow the seed in the tray will get wet. I usually scrap it out onto the ground for the squirrels, give the feeder a shake to bring new food down and it's good to go. This is my second Triple Bin feeder and I would buy a third.
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There are not any drainage holes at the bottom and it hasn't rained here since I got it so I really am not sure what will happen. However, the birds love it so much there usually isn't any seed left. They also recommend washing the feeder with mild soap & water every couple of weeks so I don't think seed rot should be an issue.
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No. I have used this design of bird feeder for over 10 years and have never had anything get into the bird seed bin (neither squirrel nor water). The feeder has an overhang where the birds stand and feed that keeps out wind, rain, snow, etc. It is a very good design.
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The seed does not get stuck when it rains. With the exception of the small amount in the tray surrounding the feeder, the bulk of it stays dry inside the feeder.
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IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will ground-feed, as well.Good luck! IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will... » Read More IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will ground-feed, as well.Good luck! « Show Less
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I have had no problem with the seed keeping dry. The roof appears to protect it pretty well. I have the feeder hanging under my Pine Tree also.